Java

** Definition: **
====Allows you to play games, chat with people around the world, calculate mortgage interest, and view images in 3D. Many applications and websites will not work without Java installed. It is fast, secure, and reliable. Java is FREE!! The only negative that I found about Java is that it is eventually going to become obsolete. The reason for this is because it is not compatibale with many smartphones.====

** How This affects Educators: **
====Without Java, many teacher programs would not work. In classrooms, teachers are constantly using informational videos to reinforce concepts to students. These videos and even games would not be available in classrooms without Java. It is also used on many smart phones.====

Helpful Java Concepts This link is a great resourse that includes a glossary of terms associated with Java.
Java.net This website is basically a community of Java developers and their projects. It is open for anone who is interested in Java or its' related technologies. Is Java Becoming Obsolete? This is an article about the day that Java lost the battle so to speak and whether or not it will become obsolete in the near future. Skeptics Toward Java For those who are Java skeptics or reluctant to use it in their classrooms, this website offers different rsources and/or tools in order to get you started with using Java in your own classroom. It lets you knwo where and how to begin.